Foreperson at Fulton Hogan

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Crew Supervision, Water Infrastructure Maintenance, Drain Laying, Risk Assessment, Machinery Operation, Resource Planning, Health And Safety Compliance, Communication, Problem Solving

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan We’re looking for a Leading Hand / Foreman to join our Construction Team in Petone. You’ll lead and support a busy crew delivering high‑quality work, helping us keep critical water infrastructure running smoothly for the local community. Mō te tūranga | About the role In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll be the key link between management and the crews out on site. You’ll work in an outdoor, practical environment, planning work, supervising staff and jumping on the tools when needed. Your focus will be on delivering safe, efficient and high‑quality maintenance outcomes that keep our water networks operating reliably. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front, solving problems on the job and taking ownership to make things happen. Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities Lead and supervise maintenance crews to safely deliver day‑to‑day work Plan, coordinate and assign tasks, resources and machinery for each job Take part in pre-start meetings and risk assessments before work begins Work alongside the team undertaking machinery operation and labouring tasks Check plant, vehicles and equipment to ensure they’re in safe, reliable working order Communicate clearly with supervisors, clients and your team to resolve issues on site Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with Current New Zealand Class 2 licence and WTR endorsements Level 4 Water qualification Drain laying Qualification Proven experience in water infrastructure or similar civil maintenance work Strong communication and practical leadership experience with small teams A solid commitment to health, safety and quality on every job A positive, can‑do attitude and willingness to get stuck in on the tools He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to: Life insurance Medical insurance after the eligibility period. KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%. Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support. Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities. Great discounts at a wide range of retailers. Ko wai mātou | About us Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets – from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures. Learn more about us at Homepage - Fulton Hogan and apply to be part of our growing industry. Me pēhea te tono | How to apply: Help us keep Petone’s water infrastructure running safely and reliably for our communities. Apply now and start your journey with our Fulton Hogan whānau. All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment. We are driven by fresh ideas and opportunities. We aim to do more and do better – for our people, our communities and the countries that we work in. As an employer, we know this relationship is a two-way street. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about the work they do. If that’s you, we’d like to invite you to become part of our family and join us in the good work we do.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise maintenance crews to deliver high-quality water infrastructure work safely and efficiently. Coordinate tasks, resources, and machinery while performing hands-on labor and machinery operation as needed.